Getting to Know the Tide

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1 Getting to Know the Tide FAVORITE TV SHOW WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO BE ON A REALITY TV SHOW DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS WHO HAS THE BEST FASHION SENSE Mallory Benak CSI Las Vegas and Miami, Law and Order SVU Not sure One Chihuahua, Bruiser Not sure Alex Blewitt Dog the Bounty Hunter Katie Johnson on the Real World- Road Rules Challenge A dog, a Weimaraner Sportscenter and Nip/Tuck Kelley Montalvo on the Real World None Jordan Praytor Kellie Deska Grey s Anatomy Brittany Rogers on American Idol Two pugs, Halle and Okie Kellie Eubanks CSI Miami Kelley Montalvo on The Duel One dog, Jake Ashley Holcombe Friends Brittany Rogers on Dancing With the Stars One dog, Prissy, Chrissy Owens Jordan Praytor and Brittany Rogers Katie Johnson Nip/Tuck Kelley Montalvo on The Duel At home in Texas is Katie s Arc with horses, cows, dogs, cats, chickens, you name it Michelle Menningmann Kelley Montalvo Nip/Tuck Real World/ Road Rules Challenge Kelley Montalvo on a game show but she would be hosting it Boston Terrier, Kodi Katie Johnson on the Real World Chihuahua, Dino Mallory Benak Allison Moore Golden Girls Katie Johnson on the Real World Chihuahua, Tinkerbell Charlotte Morgan Teen Titans Kelley Montalvo on Survivor Two dogs, a basethound named Precious and a chihuahua named Rocky Chrissy Owens The Fabulous Life of... Brittany Rogers on American Idol One dog and two cats Lauren Parker Sportscenter Brittany Rogers on American Idol A yellow lab, Dixie Charlotte Morgan Blair Potter Jordan Praytor Rob and Big, Wildboyz, Everybody Loves Raymond, Yes Dear E! True Hollywood Story Kelley Montalvo Three dogs and one bird Charlotte Morgan on Flavor of Love Two hamsters, Lola and Fiona Brittany Rogers Law and Order SVU Kelley Montalvo No Everybody is with it Jessica Smith CSI Miami Kelley Montalvo, Real World One dog, Riley and one cat, Romeo Dani Woods Extreme Makeover, Home Addition Brittany Rogers, American Idol One dog, Jagger Chrissy Owens 20

2 Getting to Know the Tide WHAT IS YOUR PLAN FOR AFTER GRADUATION WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD IF YOU COULD BE ONE PERSON FOR A DAY WHO WOULD IT BE WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON AS A CHILD IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY WHAT WOULD YOU BUY FIRST Get master s degree from Troy University-Dothan Spaghetti Danika Patrick so I could drive really fast Not sure A house Elementary School teacher home cooked Italian Tiger Woods, works hard and does good things with his money Rugrats A house on the beach Something in the field of sports marketing Japanese Not sure Charlie Brown, Jetsons and Flinstones Something to make more money Work in a bank somewhere, long term be a financial planner Salad An actress so I wouldn t be scared talking in front of a camera My Little Ponies I would take a vacation Be a strength coach or softball coach in college Anything my mom makes but I love Seafood Not sure Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles A new cell phone Get business degree and possibly continue playing softball Grilled barbecue chicken and fruit, especially grapes I wouldn t want to be anybody else for a day Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Something for my parents for all the money they spent on me Go to law school but let s get through graduation first Anything edible Will Ferrell, the funniest man on the face of the Earth Not sure Diet Coke Fountain Producer s Assistant in L.A. and work my way into film world Taking a long vacation with a group of friends then find a job Go to massage therapy school in Birmingham Meat Taco Bell My dad, so I know what his job as an engineer is like Jennifer Lopez because she is rich and beautiful Doug Power Rangers I d get out of debt An island and name it after myself Mexican Oprah Winfrey, rich and powerful The smurfs A Range Rover Find a job in California Chicken Fingers God Tom and Jerry House for my mom and build a field for my dad Become a successful business woman and move back to Miami Thai or Sushi (Japanese) I wouldn t want to be anybody else Recess A mansion on Miami Beach Strength and Conditioning Coach for college or pro athletes Mexican My Grandma Jones, she is an inspiration to everybody Tom and Jerry I would donate money to a child s cancer research center Move home and pursue nursing or radiology Mexican I can t think of anybody else I would want to be Droopy A white Range Rover Sport Attend graduate school and possibly medical school Desserts, especially ice cream Gwyneth Paltrow, classy and sophisticated Beauty and the Beast A jet to fly home more often or fly family and friends here Get masters, become Physical Education teacher, develop after school program and buy a house Entenmann s Chocolate Doughnuts Oprah Scooby Doo Anything my sister wanted Finding a job Spaghetti Andruw Jones, rich and awesome outfielder Tom and Jerry A house Work with athletes close to home after I get my degree in marketing my mom s greek pasta salad Andre Agassi, great role model who helps others Flinstones A yacht 21

3 Roster Breakdown Tale of the Tape 6 0 Kellie Eubanks _ Chrissy Owens _ 5 11 Alex Blewitt _ Allison Moore _ 5 10 Charlotte Morgan _ 5 9 Kellie Deska _ Katie Johnson _ 5 8 Blair Potter _ M. Menningmann _ 5 7 Jessica Smith _ 5 6 Mallory Benak _ Ashley Holcombe _ Brittany Rogers _ 5 5 Jordan Praytor _ Dani Woods _ 5 4 Lauren Parker 5 0 Kelley Montalvo _ LF Mallory Benak Jordan Praytor Jessica Smith 3B Alex Blewitt Kelley Montalvo Jordan Praytor Returning Players (15) Pos Player 2006 Stats OF Mallory Benak R 11 SB OF R 5 HR C Kellie Deska PO FLD% IF Kellie Eubanks R 2 2B C Ashley Holcombe B 18 RBI OF Katie Johnson R 15 H IF Michelle Menningmann R 3 RBI IF Kelley Montalvo HR 20 RBI P Allison Moore HR 9 RBI P Chrissy Owens 0.68 ERA K P Blair Potter 2.22 ERA K UT Jordan Praytor.415 9HR 36 RBI 27 SB OF Brittany Rogers R 88 H 38 SB OF Jessica Smith Redshirted Freshman Season 1B Dani Woods HR 50 RBI 17 2B Newcomers (3) Name CL B/T HT POS Hometown/Previous School Alex Blewitt FR R/R B Archbald, Pa./Valley View (PA) Charlotte Morgan FR R/L 5 10 P/UT Moreno Valley, Calif./Valley View (CA) Lauren Parker SO L/R 5 4 IF Port Neches, Texas/Kelly Catholic/Baylor Pronunciation Guide SS Kellie Eubanks M. Menningmann Lauren Parker Mallory BENAK Alex Blewitt (Asst. Coach) Alyson HABETZ (Asst. Coach) Vann STUEDEMAN (Student Asst. Coach) Stephanie VANBRAKLE CF Mallory Benak Brittany Rogers P Allison Moore Blair Potter Chrissy Owens Charlotte Morgan C Ashley Holcombe Kellie Deska Katie Johnson 2B Kellie Eubanks M. Menningmann Kelley Montalvo Lauren Parker Jordan Praytor Ben-knock Blue-it Habits Stu-duh-men Van-brake-ul RF Katie Johnson Charlotte Morgan Jessica Smith 1B Charlotte Morgan Allison Moore Dani Woods Breakdowns BY STATE The 18 members of the 2007 Alabama softball team come to the Capstone from nine states across the nation. ALABAMA (4) Mallory Benak (Dothan) (Anniston) Allison Moore (Tuscaloosa) Jessica Smith (Pell City) CALIFORNIA (1) Charlotte Morgan (Moreno Valley) FLORIDA (3) Michelle Menningmann (Palm Beach Gardens) Kelley Montalvo (Miami) Chrissy Owens (Miami) GEORGIA (3) Ashley Holcombe (Fayetteville) Blair Potter (Columbus) Brittany Rogers (Dacula) TEXAS (3) Kellie Deska (Lake Jackson) Katie Johnson (New Braunfels) Lauren Parker (Port Neches) LOUISIANA (1) Kellie Eubanks (Prairieville) MARYLAND (1) Dani Woods (Cockeysville) PENNSYLVANIA (1) Alex Blewitt (Archbald) WASHINGTON (1) Jordan Praytor (Vancouver) BY CLASS SENIORS (5) Mallory Benak Kellie Deska Michelle Menningmann Blair Potter JUNIORS (4) Katie Johnson Chrissy Owens Jordan Praytor Dani Woods SOPHOMORES (6) Kellie Eubanks Ashley Holcombe Kelley Montalvo Allison Moore Lauren Parker Brittany Rogers FRESHMEN (3) Alex Blewitt Charlotte Morgan Jessica Smith 22

4 Started two games in left field and center field and played in all four contests 2-for-8 with three runs scored and one SB 1-for-1 with two runs scored against Wallace- Dothan, her former team 2006 Junior Excellent pinch-runner with 28 runs scored and 11 stolen bases Scored a run in her first three games with Alabama Recorded a run scored in five straight games from Apr. 1 - Apr. 8 Hit pinch-hit doubles against Florida Atlantic and Auburn, 3-for-6 as pinch-hitter Started against Mississippi Valley State, Mississippi State and Arkansas Wallace-Dothan Highlights: Transferred from Wallace Community College- Dothan ACCC 1st Team All-Conference ( ) ACCC 1st Team All-Region (2005) ACCC All-State Tournament team ( ) NFCA 2nd Team All-America (2004) NJCAA D-I Player of the Week (2005) Holds stolen base record at WCC (54) Academic All-American (2005) Dothan Eagle Player of the Year (2002) Dothan Eagle Super 12 ( ) Birmingham News Super All-State Team (2002) Birmingham News 6A Team (2002) Team MVP ( ) Personal: Daughter of Steve and Treva Benak Has two younger sisters, Kaylee and Brynn Started playing softball at age 5 CRIMSON TIDE SOFTBALL #1 Mallory Benak 5-6 Senior R/R Outfield Dothan, Alabama Wallace-Dothan Community College Major: General Studies HES Coach Murphy Says: Mallory came into the fall in much better shape and will be looked at in the outfield and at designated player. She continued to surprise us with her power despite her size. All three coaches agree that she is probably one of our top baserunners and without her last year, we probably don t win the SEC title. Born in Dothan, Ala., on Christmas Day, 1984 Grandfather, Bruce Rankin, played football at Fresno State Grandfather, Ed Benak, played baseball at Creighton Father, Steve, played baseball at Wallace-Dothan Hits...1 (Three times) Last at Arkansas, 5/5/06 RBI...None Runs...1 (28 times) Last vs. Northwestern, 6/1/06 Home Runs...None Walks...None Longest Hit Streak...1 (Three times) Benak s Career Statistics / Total / / Total /

5 #3 5-4 Senior R/R Outfield Anniston, Alabama Saks High School Major: Marketing Coach Murphy Says: Mandy is a great success story for us one that we are all very proud to tell. She really came into her game last spring and was a great contributor to our title run and World Series berth. She made one of the best plays by an Alabama softball player to win a game at MSU last year. We all think she has the capability to be one of the best hitters in the SEC. Her power got better and better throughout the fall. Starter in three of her four games in the outfield Led team with six runs scored Hit 3-for-9 with one triple and four RBI,.500 OBP and one SB 2-for-4 with three runs scored and four RBI against Wallace-Dothan 2006 Junior Third on team in batting average, runs scored and stolen bases Scored a run in the first nine games on the season Matched career highs with three hits and three RBI against Stanford (5/26) in the NCAA Super Regional Recorded two HR, four RBI and four runs scored in series at Arkansas (5/5-6) Went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI in 7-0 win at Kentucky (4/1) Tallied at least one run in 33 of her 56 games on the year Hit.333 (14-of-42) with runners in scoring position with one HR and 17 RBI 2005 Sophomore Recorded three-run double in Bama s 6-0 victory over Georgia Southern Recorded a career-high two stolen bases against Mount St. Mary s (3/4) Set career highs in GP (52), AB (43), runs (14) and SB (9) 2004 Freshman Received first collegiate action vs. San Jose St. (2/7) and responded going 1-2 with first collegiate hit Posted career high five at-bats vs. Buffalo (2/27) Saw action as pinch-hitter vs. Samford (3/2) and drew a walk Scored first collegiate run at Arkansas (3/7) Recorded first collegiate home run and RBI vs. Alabama State (3/17) Hit second career home run in Game 3 at Kentucky (3/21) Recorded first career post-season hit vs. Auburn in SEC Tournament (5/13) Prepped at Saks High School in Anniston, Alabama Member of County Championship teams in 2002 and 2003 All-County 2002 and 2003 County Tournament MVP 2003 All-County Tournament Team 2002 Set the AHSAA record for bating average (.624) 2nd most stolen bases in AHSAA history (71) Anniston Star Player of the Year 2002 All-Sectionals 2001 and 2002 Daughter of Mike and Cindy Burford Has an older brother, Todd and a younger brother, Will Started playing softball at age 8 Born: February 20, 1985 Anniston, Alabama Also a standout in Volleyball at Saks making the Birmingham News Player of the Year in 2002 Hits (Two times) Last vs. Stanford, 5/26/06 RBI (Three times) Last vs. Stanford, 5/26/06 Runs (Nine times) Last vs. Stanford, 5/27/06 Home Runs...1 (Seven times) Last vs. MVSU 5/19/06 Walks (Three times) Last vs. Georgia, 4/22/06 Longest Hit Streak (3/3-3/7) 2006 Burford s Career Statistics / / / TOTAL / / / TOTAL /

6 #22 Kellie Deska 5-9 Senior R/R Catcher Lake Jackson, Texas Brazoswood High School Major: Finance with minor in Economics Coach Murphy Says: We are looking forward to Kellie s senior year as she has been a great young lady to coach. She epitomizes the words student-athlete. She did a great job learning the pitchers strengths and weaknesses this fall and will be a valuable member of the battery this spring. Started two games at catcher and played in three contests Hit.400 (2-for-5) with one 2B and four RBI Drove in two runs against Shelton State Pinch hit two-run double against Wallace-Dothan 2006 Junior Started against Mississippi Valley State (2/11) with two assists Played in 11 games with 17 putouts and three assists 2005 Sophomore Saw action in 27 games getting five starts Hit.364 (4-11) with runners on base and.333 (3-9) with runners in scoring position Went 2-2 with a career high two walks, a run scored and a RBI vs. Ga. Southern (2/5) Tied her career high in hits vs. Georgia Southern (2/5) 2004 Freshman Had 22 starts for the Tide Recorded first collegiate hit and RBI vs. #12 Stanford (2/7) to tie game in the bottom of the 7th inning Recorded first collegiate caught stealing in same game in the top of the 8th inning Went 2-3 vs. Lipscomb (2/13) Was on the receiving end of a Jennifer Wright no-hitter vs. North Texas (2/28) Recorded first career extra base hit (2B) vs. Jacksonville State (3/10) Scored first collegiate run in same game Prepped at Brazoswood High School Member of the 2003 Texas Girls Coaches Association All Star Team Brazoswood MVP 2002 and 2003 First Team All Brazoria County First Team All-District 24-5A Brazoswood Best Offensive Player 2001 Brazoswood Most Improved Player 2001 Member of the 5A National Championship Team (USA Today) 2000 Member of the 5A Texas State Championship Team 2000 Daughter of Keith Deska and Cindy Deska Has a younger brother, Troy Began playing softball at age 7 Born: January 19, 1985 Wilmington, DE Hits...2 (Two times) Last vs. Ga. Sou., (2/5/05) RBI...1 (Four times) Last vs. Ga. Sou., (2/5/05) Runs...1 (Two times) Last vs. Ga. Sou., (2/5/05) Walks...2 vs. Ga. Sou., (2/5/05) Longest Hit Streak...2 (4/13-26)2004 Deska s Career Statistics / / / TOTAL / / / / TOTAL /

7 #16 Kellie Eubanks 6-0 Sophomore R/R Infield Prairieville, Louisiana St. Amant High School Major: Undeclared Coach Murphy Says: Kellie had a trying freshman year after getting injured in the third week of the season. She is 100 percent after diligently doing her rehab all summer and fall. We think she could be one of the best infielders we have had at Alabama. She has all the tools necessary. Missed the fall season recovering from shoulder surgery 2006 Freshman Earned first collegiate start in the season opener against Eastern Kentucky (2/10) Went 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run scored, two walks and one SB in collegiate debut Walked twice and scored a run against Mississippi Valley State (2/11) Recorded first career double vs. Missouri State (2/18) Hit RBI double at Arkansas (5/6) Drove in a run against Birmingham Southern (3/23) 1st Team All-District (2005) 1st Team Academic All-State (2005) Helped lead St. Amant High School to fourth straight state championship (2005) All-Star Softball Game Participant (2005) 4-5A District Co-MVP Louisiana Sports Writers Association MVP (2005) The Advocate s Star of Stars (2005) Farm Bureau Miss Softball (2005) La. Gatorade Circle of Champions in Softball (2005) 5A LSWA & LSCA All-State (2005) 5A LSWA Outstanding Player (2005) LHSAA Academic All-State (2005) NFCA High School 2nd Team All-Region (2005) NFCA Scholar Athlete All-American (2004) Nominated for Wendy s High School Heisman Award (2004) NFCA High School 2nd Team All-American (2004) LSCA & LSWA 1st Team All-State (2004) Baton Rouge Advocate Athlete of the Year (2004) NFCA Scholar Athlete All-American (2003) District 4-5A 2nd Team All-District (2003) Personal: Daughter of Steve and Lisa Eubanks Started playing fast pitch softball at age 8 Father played golf at University of Louisiana-Lafayette Born May 16, 1987 in Baton Rouge, La. Hits...1 (Seven times) Last at Arkansas, (5/6/06) RBI...1 (Three times) Last at Arkansas, (5/6/06) Runs...1 (Six times) Last vs. Georgia Tech, (5/20/06) Walks...2 (Two times) vs. MVSU, (2/11/06) Longest Hit Streak...2 (Two times) Eubanks Career Statistics / TOTAL / / TOTAL /

8 #6 Ashley Holcombe 5-6 Sophomore R/R Catcher Fayetteville, Georgia Fayette County High School Major: Pre-Business Coach Murphy Says: Ashley has the capabilities to be the best catcher in the SEC for the next three years. She has learned the ins and outs of all four pitchers this fall and will do a great job leading the battery in the spring. Her offense was much, much better this fall. Started two games as a catcher Finished fall 1-for-4 with one run scored, one 2B, one RBI and two BB Walked and scored a run against Wallace-Dothan Hit RBI double against Wallace-Hanceville 2006 Freshman 2nd Team All-SEC Doubled in collegiate debut against Marshall (2/10) Tallied first RBI against Mississippi Valley State (2/11) Went 2-for-3 with one run scored, three RBI and two stolen bases vs. Florida Atlantic (2/18) Recorded first career home run with two-run shot vs. Florida (3/7) and scored season-high two runs against the Gators Hit two-run home run at Kentucky (4/2) and solo home run vs. Troy (4/11) Eight multi-hit games and.360 avg. (9-of-25) when leading off inning Helped lead club team to 5th place finish at 18u Gold Nationals (2004 1st Team All-State (2003) Team MVP (2003) Helped lead club team to ninth place finish at 16u A ASA Nationals (2003) Named Best Defensive Player (2002) 1st Team All-State (2002) Helped lead high school team to GHSA 5A State Championship (2002) 2nd Team All-State (2001) Personal: Daughter of Wayne and Vickey Holcombe Started playing softball at age four Has older brother Chad, an older sister Kelly and a younger brother Justin Brother, Chad, played football at Jacksonville State Mother was a gymnast at Georgia College Born February 20, 1987 in Riverdale, Ga. Hits...2 (Eight times) Last at Arkansas, (5/5/06) RBI...3 vs. Florida Atlantic, (2/18/06) Runs...2 vs. Florida, (3/7/06) Walks...1 (11 times) Last vs. UCLA, (6/3/06) Longest Hit Streak...5 (4/1-4/8) 2006 Holcombe s Career Statistics / TOTAL / / TOTAL /

9 #4 Katie Johnson 5-9 Junior R/R Outfield/Catcher New Braunfels, Texas New Braunfels High School Major: Journalism with a minor in Spanish Coach Murphy Says: Katie has the strongest arm in our outfield and did a great job this fall improving her range in getting to more balls in rightfield. She is also a back-up catcher so she plays a significant role for us. She is one of our hardest workers who puts in a lot of time in the cage before and after practices. Started three games in right field Hit.429 (3-for-7) with two runs scored and one RBI 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI against Shelton State 2006 Sophomore Doubled and scored a run in season opener vs. Eastern Kentucky (2/10) Scored two runs and doubled against Mississippi Valley State (2/11) Went 2-for-2 with one run scored, one RBI and first career triple against Marshall (2/12) Reached base three times with two hits and a walk with one run scored and one RBI against Birmingham Southern (3/23) Drove in two runs in second game of double header at Arkansas (5/5) Hit.304 (7-of-23) with runners in scoring position, one triple and six RBI Daughter of Rob and Teresa Johnson Has two younger brothers, Jake and Ross and a younger sister, Haley Started playing softball at age 7 A&E filmed Katie and other members of the Mid-Texas Symphony Debutantes for a show on Debutante Programs throughout the country. Born May 8, 1986 in Austin, Texas 2005 Freshman Recorded first collegiate hit in her first collegiate at-bat vs. Ga. Southern (2/5) Drove in first collegiate RBI vs. Northwestern St. (2/9) Went 1-1 with a run scored in a pinch hit performance against Delaware St. (3/3) Went 2-3 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored vs. MTSU (3/15) Had career high three hits vs. BSC (4/13) going 3-3 Prepped at New Braunfels High School in New Braunfels, Texas Helped lead club team to 17th place finish at 18-U Gold Nationals, 2003 Named 25-4A All-District, 2002, Greater All San Antonio catcher Hits...3 vs. BSC 4/13/05 RBI...2 (Two times) Last at Arkansas, 5/5/06 Runs...2 (Two Times) Last vs. South Carolina 3/12/06 Walks...1 (Six times) Last vs. Samford, 4/5/06 Longest Hit Streak...4 (3/16-3/23) 2006 Johnson s Career Statistics / / TOTAL / / / TOTAL /

10 #14 Michelle Menningmann 5-8 Senior R/R Infield Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Palm Beach Gardens High School Major: Telecommunications and Film with minors in Computer Science and Psychology Coach Murphy Says: Michelle was one of the most improved athletes this fall from last spring. I think she is finally recovered from her shoulder surgery two years ago and just looked more comfortable in the infield and the batter s box. She has been a great person to coach for four years and we all hope that this year will be her best. Michelle did a great job leading the team all fall. Started all four games at shortstop Finished 4-for-10 with four runs scored, one 2B and three RBI Led team with three stolen bases on three attempts Hit 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and one run scored against Wallace-Dothan 2006 Junior Recorded two RBI against Samford (4/5) Knocked in one run vs. Mississippi Valley State (2/11) Tallied one hit against Long Island (2/17) and at Kentucky (4/1) Scored 12 runs on the season and stole four bases Scored three runs in NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals Played in 46 games with six starts 2005 Sophomore Saw action in 26 games receiving three starts Recorded a hit in her first at-bat of the season going 1-1 with an RBI vs. Ga. Southern (2/5) Went 2-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in doubleheader vs. MTSU (3/15) Scored game-winning run in 12th inning vs. DePaul in WCWS Recorded a career high in RBI (4) 2004 Freshman Saw first collegiate action vs. San Jose State (2/7) Recorded first collegiate hit vs. Albany (2/14) Scored first collegiate run in same game Recorded first collegiate multi-hit game vs. Sam. (3/2) going 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored Tied career high with two walks vs. ASU (3/17) Prepped at Palm Beach Gardens High School Two time First Team All-Conference Palm Beach Post Athlete of the Week 2000 Played Club ball for the Palm Beach Garden Lady Gators Gold Helped lead Lady Gators to fifth place finish at Gold Nationals, Travel Team MVP Helped the 2001 Travel Team win the Pony Nationals 2000 Travel Team MVP Daughter of Jorg and Cindy Menningmann Has an older sister, Carena and a younger sister, Ashley Born: October 23, 1984 West Palm Beach, Fla Hits...2 vs. Samford, 3/2/04 RBI...2 vs. Samford, 4/5/06 Runs...1 (25 times) Last vs. Stanford, 5/27/06 Home Runs...None Walks...2 (Three times) Last vs. Alabama St., 3/17/04 Longest Hit Streak...4 (3/30-4/3) 2004 Menningmann s Career Statistics / / / TOTAL / / / TOTAL /

11 #10 Kelley Montalvo 5-0 Sophomore R/R Infield Miami, Florida Pace High School Major: Pre-Major Studies Coach Murphy Says: Monty was among the most improved from last year to this fall. She came in ready to compete every day at practice and in the weight room. She is going to be a special player for us for the next three years. She has the intangibles that you can t coach. Tallied three starts with two at second base and one at third Led team with six RBI on 2-for-8 hitting with one HR and four runs scored Hit three-run home run against Jefferson State, 1-for-2 with 3 R and 4 RBI Two-run single in first inning against Wallace-Hanceville 2006 Freshman Freshman All-SEC SEC Freshman of the Week (4/24) Drove in two runs in first collegiate game against Eastern Kentucky (2/10) Recorded first career home run vs. Missouri State (2/19) Went 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs scored, including three-run home run vs. South Carolina (3/12) Hit grand slam in final game at Arkansas (5/6) Tallied first career double against Utah (3/17) Went 6-for-9 with three runs scored, one 2B and one RBI in three-game series against Georgia (4/22) to earn SEC Freshman of the Week Hit.400 (4-of-10) with the bases loaded, one HR and 10 RBI 1st and 2nd Honors (2004) 1st Team All-Dade (2004) Player of the Year (2004) 1st and 2nd Honors (2003) 1st Team All-Dade (2003) Player of the Year (2003) 1st and 2nd Honors (2002) Played ASA softball for Davie Power Daughter of Fernando and Grisel Montalvo Started playing softball at age 5 Has a younger brother, Julian and a younger sister, Angie Born July 24, 1987 in Miami, Fla. Hits...3 (Two times) Last vs. Northwestern 6/1/06 RBI...5 vs. South Carolina, 3/12/06 Runs...2 (Four Times) Last vs. Georgia 4/23/06 Walks...2 (Two times) Last vs. Georgia Tech, 5/21/06 Longest Hit Streak...4 (2/18-2/24) 2006 Montalvo s Career Statistics / TOTAL / TOTAL

12 Starting pitcher against Shelton State Tallied 10 strikeouts out of 18 batters faced Pitched five innings with two hits allowed and two walks for shutout 2006 Freshman Played in 29 games with two starts and two pitching appearances Hit three-run home run in second collegiate game vs. Mississippi Valley State (2/11) Four of her six hits drove in runs, tallying nine on the season Hit RBI double vs. Birmingham Southern (3/23) Scored two runs at Auburn (4/26) Made pitching debut vs. Mississippi Valley State (2/11) with one strikeout, one walk and no hits allowed in 1.2 innings Also pitched against Southern Miss (5/3) CRIMSON TIDE SOFTBALL #21 Allison Moore 5-11 Sophomore R/R Pitcher Tuscaloosa, Alabama Hillcrest High School Major: Undeclared Coach Murphy Says: Allison probably worked harder than anyone else this summer. She was in much better shape and it showed during her pitching workouts all fall. Offensively, she has as much power as anyone on the team. We are looking forward to her having a much bigger role both pitching and hitting in our success this spring. Named Most Athletic of Junior class (2004) National Beta Club (2004) All-State 6A Honorable Mention (2004) West Alabama Super 10 (2004) Named Most Athletic of Sophomore class (2003) Recorded highest batting average (2003) Named Gatorade Player of the Year (2003) Alabama Sports Writers Assoc. 6A All-State Team (2003) Named Most Athletic of Freshman class (2002) Named Athlete s Foot Athlete of the Week (2002) Recorded highest batting average on team (2002) Section 6A Area-All Tournament team (2001) Personal: Daughter of Samuel and Darla Moore Started playing softball at age 10 Has two older sisters, Amanda Moore-Swick and Meagan Sister, Amanda, played softball at the University of Florida Born December 15, 1986 in Tuscaloosa K s...1 vs. MVSU, 2/11/06 Hits (min. 5 IP)...NA ERs (min 5 IP)...NA Innings Pitched vs. MVSU, 2/11/06 Hits...1 (Six times) Last vs. Georgia Tech, 5/20/06 RBI...3 (Two times) Last vs. Missouri State, 2/19/06 Runs...2 at Auburn, 4/26/06 Home Runs...1 (Two times) Last vs. Missouri St., 2/19/06 Walks...1 (Five times) Last at Arkansas, 5/6/06 Longest Hit Streak...1 (Six times) Moore s Batting Career Statistics / TOTAL / SEC Batting Career Statistics / TOTAL / Moore s Pitching Career Statistics YEAR ERA W/L APP/GS IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO / TOTAL / SEC Pitching Career Statistics YEAR ERA W/L APP/GS IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO / TOTAL /

13 #7 Chrissy Owens 6-0 Junior R/R Pitcher Miami, Florida G. Holmes High School Major: Marketing Coach Murphy Says: Chrissy was a major reason we won the SEC title last year as she beat every SEC opponent but one. She has improved her technique greatly this fall and will be one of the hardest throwing pitchers in the country again this spring. All of us are very excited about watching what Chrissy will do this spring. Starting pitcher against Wallace-Hanceville and Wallace-Dothan Recorded two shutouts in 11 IP with four hits allowed, no walks and 14 K Pitched six innings with two hits allowed and seven strikeouts against Wallace-Hanceville Allowed two hits and struck out seven in five innings against Wallace-Dothan 2006 Sophomore 2ND TEAM NFCA ALL-SOUTH REGION BAMA BASH! CO-MVP Pitched in 33 games with 20 starts on the season Set school record with 0.68 ERA for the year Ranked second in the nation behind Cat Osterman of Texas with a 0.68 ERA, her ERA was never above a 0.75 on the season Held opponents to a.184 batting average Allowed five or fewer hits in 16 of the 21 games in which she pitched at least five innings Threw a complete game, five inning no-hitter in the NCAA Regional contest against Mississippi Valley State (5/19) with 12 K, 10th no-hitter in school history Tallied seven shutouts and five combined shutouts Only allowed 15 earned runs in 154 innings with 190 strikeouts Led the team with 7.3 strikeouts per game (based on 7-inning game) Posted six games with 10 or more strikeouts with 12 in three games Pitched 27 innings allowing 15 hits and two earned runs with 30 strikeouts in six postseason appearances. Recorded saves against Fresno State (3/16), Oklahoma (3/16) and Tennessee (3/26) 2005 Freshman FRESHMAN ALL-SEC BAMA BASH! ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Recorded first double-digit strikeout game of her career vs. UAB (2/6) with 11 Ks Recorded first collegiate win vs. Evansville (2/4) and first collegiate save vs. Houston (2/11) Came on in relief vs. Hawaii (3/6) in bottom of seventh with bases loaded and no outs and struck out three straight batters to end the game Had a streak where she did not allow an earned run in 33.1 consecutive innings Recorded sixth save of the season vs. Ole Miss (4/2), breaking the school record for saves in a season Had a streak where allowed one earned run in 33.2 IP Finished 16th in the country in ERA Led nation in saves with 11 Prepped at G. Holmes High School in Miami, Fla. Broke and presently holds Dade County strikeout records Most no-hitters in school history in and average ERA was 0.16 Named team MVP First Team All-County pitcher Runner-up Miami Herald Female Athlete of the Year Named Second Team all-state, Daughter of Henry and Mini Owens Has an older brother, Henry Jr. and an older sister Jennifer Started playing softball at age 5 Her brother Henry Jr. is a pitcher for the Florida Marlins while her uncle was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1980 and is currently managing in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system Born September 27, 1985 in Miami, Fla. K s...12 (Three times) Last vs. MVSU, 5/19/06 Hits (min. 5 IP)...0 (Five times) Last vs. MVSU, 5/19/06 ERs (min 5 IP)...0 (22 times) Last vs. Stanford, 5/27/06 Innings Pitched...9 vs. Tennessee, 3/25/06 Owens Career Statistics YEAR ERA W/L APP/GS IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO / / TOTAL / SEC Pitching Career Statistics YEAR ERA W/L APP/GS IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO / / TOTAL /

14 #11 Blair Potter 5-8 Senior R/L Pitcher Columbus, Georgia Wallace-Dothan Community College Major: General Health Studies Coach Murphy Says: Blair was either our most-improved player or runner-up this fall. She came in great shape and very confident. Her change-up is the best one we have had in 11 years of softball at the University of Alabama. We all believe that she has the talent to become our fifth 20-game winner in three seasons. She compliments our other pitchers very well. Pitched a complete game shutout against Jefferson State Threw seven innings with six strikeouts and three hits allowed with no walks 2006 Junior Pitched in 18 games with eight starts Allowed two or fewer runs in seven of her eight starts Recorded a season-high seven strikeouts in five innings at Southern Miss (2/22) Threw a seven-inning shutout with one hit allowed and four strikeouts against Drake (3/5) Four games with five or more strikeouts Tallied 37 hits, 17 earned runs, 42 strikeouts and 10 walks in 53.2 innings Right-handed hitters hit just.153 (20-131) against the lefty Wallace-Dothan Highlights: Transfer from Wallace-Dothan Community College Named State Tournament MVP Broke school strikeout record Named All-Tournament Team at NJCAA National Championships ACCC 1st Team All Con. ( ) ACCC All Region (2005) ACCC All State ( ) NJCAA D-1 Player of the Week Alabama Sportswriters Association Player of the Year (2005) Named All-Bi City 1st Team (2003) Best Defensive Outfield Award (2003) Named All-Bi City 1st and 2nd Team (2003 and 2002) Helped Jordan High School to state tournament (2002) Best Hitter Award (2002) Best Defensive Outfield Award (2002) Best Hitter Award (2001) Named MVP (1999) Helped Jordan High School to state tournament (1999) Personal: Daughter of Scott and Denise Potter Started playing softball in Little League Has an older brother, Blake Has a pet pig named Bayken First left-handed pitcher in Alabama softball history As a child growing up, her favorite baseball player was former left handed Atlanta Brave pitcher Tom Glavine. Born on August 21, 1985 in Columbus, Ga. Potter s Career Statistics YEAR ERA W/L APP/GS IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO / K s...7 vs. Southern Miss, 2/22/06 Hits (min. 5 IP)...1 vs. Drake, 3/5/06 ERs (min 5 IP)...0 (Two times) Last vs. S. Miss., 5/3/06 Innings Pitched...7 (Two times) Last vs. Drake, 3/5/06 TOTAL / SEC Pitching Career Statistics YEAR ERA W/L APP/GS IP CG SHO H R ER BB SO / TOTAL /

15 Led team with six runs scored 4-for-9 (.444) with one 2B, one HR and four RBI Scored three runs and drove in two more against Wallace-Dothan, solo HR 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI against Shelton State 2006 Sophomore 2ND TEAM NFCA ALL-SOUTH REGION FIRST TEAM ALL-SEC BAMA BASH! ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM CRIMSON CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK (3/20) ESPN THE MAGAZINE 2ND TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT SEC GOOD WORKS TEAM Played in all 65 games with 63 starts Finished ranked 23rd nationally in batting average and 29th in runs per game Ranked in the top-10 in the SEC in eight categories, including slugging (2nd), batting (4th), OBP (5th), runs (5th), stolen bases (5th), hits (6th), total bases (6th) and HR (T-9th) Recorded 25-game hitting streak from 3/16 to 4/29 Set career-high with four RBI at Auburn (4/26) Tied school record and Alabama complex record with four runs scored vs. Birmingham Southern (3/23) SEC Player of the Week on 3/20 after hitting 7-for- 13 with one HR, four RBI and four runs scored at Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. Recorded a hit in 50 of her 65 games and two or more hits 25 times Scored a run in 42 of the 65 contests Hit.427 (38-of-89) with 30 runs scored, six HR, 21 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 29 SEC games Went 6-for-10 with four runs and three RBI in Kentucky series (4/1-2) Hit 5-for-11 with five runs and seven RBI in Auburn series (4/25-26) Went 12-for-23 with eight runs scored and three RBI in the NCAA Tournament 2005 Freshman 2ND TEAM NFCA ALL-SOUTH REGION SEC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM FRESHMAN ALL-SEC Hits...3 (Six times) Last vs. Georgia Tech, 5/20/06 RBI...4 at Auburn, 4/26/06 Runs...4 vs. Birmingham Southern, 3/23/06 Home Runs...1 (10 times) Last vs. Ga. Tech, 5/20/06 Walks...3 vs. NW State, 2/9/05 Longest Hit Streak...25 (3/16-4/29) 2006 CRIMSON TIDE SOFTBALL #2 Jordan Praytor 5-5 Junior L/R Utility Vancouver, Washington Heritage High School Major: Biology and Spanish Coach Murphy Says: Jordan had a great year last year for us and we are looking forward to watching her again this spring. For her size, she has the most power of any kid we have coached at Alabama. Jordan is so valuable for us as she can play several positions well. We know she is always going to hit so she helps us cover any holes we may have in the lineup. CRIMSON CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Recorded a hit in her first collegiate at-bat, a double vs. Evansville (2/4) Tied UA Softball Complex record with three walks vs. N western St. (2/9) Went 2-4 driving in her first collegiate RBIs at Houston (2/11) Went 2-3 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored vs. Maryland (2/20) Recorded a season-high four-game hit streak while in Hawaii Hit first career home run at LSU (3/26) Tallied a season-high three RBI in Game 2 at LSU (3/26) Recorded career high three hits going 3-4 with two runs vs. Belmont (4/5) Tied school record with two triples in game at USC (4/17) Went 6-8 in final two games at UGA (4/30-5/1) Scored a career high three runs in Game Three at UGA (5/1) Recorded three hits in a game twice going 3-4 in final two games at UGA Tied career high for runs in a game vs. AU with three, also broke school SEC Tournament record for runs in a game Prepped at Heritage High School in Vancouver, Washington Named league s Co-Player of the Year, 2004 First team All-State, 2004 Four-time First Team All- League Four-time Columbian All-County Player Three-time team MVP Helped lead club team to ninth place finish at 2004 Gold Nationals. Led League in batting avg, hits and steals, 2003 Helped lead club team to 18-U Gold Regional Championship and Gold Nationals, 2003 Helped lead 18-U club team to Gold Regional Championship, and seventh place finish at Gold Nationals, 2002 Daughter of Ross and Susan Praytor Has a younger sister, Taylor Started playing softball at age 6 Praytor s father played baseball at Lewis- Clark State Born August 31, 1986 in Bellevue, Wash. Praytor s Career Statistics / / TOTAL / / TOTAL /

16 #8 Brittany Rogers 5-6 Sophomore L/R Outfield Dacula, Georgia Dacula High School Major: Elementary Education Coach Murphy Says: Brittany had a great freshman year for us as the SEC freshman of the year. She worked on some things offensively this fall which will help her be a more well-rounded offensive threat. She will anchor the outfield again in centerfield and the leadoff spot in the lineup. Played in four games with three starts in center field Batted 4-for-9 (.444) with four runs scored and two SB 2-for-3 with two runs scored against Jefferson State 2006 Freshman 2ND TEAM EASTON-BELL SPORTS ALL-AMERICAN 3RD TEAM NFCA ALL-AMERICAN 1ST TEAM NFCA ALL-SOUTH REGION TEAM 1ST TEAM ALL-SEC SEC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR FRESHMAN ALL-SEC SEC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM CRIMSON CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK (3/14, 5/1) Played in all 65 games with 63 starts Ranked nationally in stolen bases (8th), batting average (16th) and runs per game (16th) Among the leaders in the SEC in stolen bases (2nd), batting (3rd), runs (4th), hits (4th) and OBP (6th) Tallied 30 multiple hit games with three or more six times Hit.472 (25-53) with runners in scoring position and.544 (43-79) with runners on base Tallied a hit in 49 of her 65 games Recorded 14-game hit streak from 2/24-to-3/16 Scored two or more runs in 16 contests with three runs scored four times Went 2-for-3 with two runs in collegiate debut vs. Eastern Kentucky (2/10) Led UA at Kentucky going 9-for-11with six runs and three RBI in series Tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week on 3/14 after hitting 9-of-17 with five runs and three RBI against Florida and South Carolina Went 6-for-10 with six runs and two RBI in Auburn series to lead to SEC Freshman of the Week honors Hit 4-for-4 with two runs against Ole Miss (5/11) in SEC Tournament debut Recorded a hit in all seven NCAA Tournament games, including 5-of- 10 with seven runs scored in NCAA Regional Stole a base in her first eight collegiate games and in 30 total contests Holds a total of 16 school records 1st Team All-State (2004) 1st Team All-County ( ) Gwinnett County Offensive Player of the Year (2004) Gwinnett County All-Academic Team (2004) All-Region Team for 7 AAAAA Gwinnett Daily Post Player of the Year (2004) Named Dacula s MVP ( ) Silver Slugger Winner (2004) Selected to Georgia s North All-Star Team and started CF in the All- Star game 2nd Team All-State (2002) Daughter of Anthony Rogers and Erin Mullin Started playing softball at age seven Has two younger sisters, Alexis and Taylor Born on October 18, 1986 Hits...4 (Two times) Last vs. Ole Miss, 5/11/06 RBI...3 at Kentucky, 4/1/06 Runs...3 (Four times) Last vs. Ga. Tech, 5/20/06 Home Runs...None Walks...2 vs. Marshall, 2/12/06 Longest Hit Streak...14 (2/24-3/16) 2006 Rogers Career Statistics / TOTAL / / TOTAL /

17 #23 Dani Woods 5-5 Junior L/L First base Cockeysville, Maryland Dulaney High School Major: Marketing Coach Murphy Says: Dani keeps getting better and better with each season. I think this will be her breakout year offensively. She has a great knack of getting the key hit in key situations. She is our first left-handed first baseman and adds a lot to the infield defensively because of that. Earned three starts at first base Led UA with six hits and.667 avg., two runs, two doubles and six RBI Finished 6-for-7 with runners in scoring position Drove in two runs against Wallace Hanceville, Wallace Dothan and Shelton State 2006 Sophomore 2ND TEAM ALL-SEC BAMA BASH! CO-MVP CRIMSON CLASSIC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM NFCA/LOUISVILLE SLUGGER NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK (5/10) SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK (2/13, 4/3, 5/8) Played in all 65 games with 63 starts Tied for second in the SEC with 17 doubles and was eighth with 50 RBI Tallied 15 multiple hit games and 15 multiple RBI contests Knocked in career-high six RBI at Kentucky (4/1), including her first career grand slam Finished Kentucky series 5-of-8 with three runs, 10 RBI, 2 doubles and 2 homre runs to earn SEC Player of the Week Named SEC Player of the Week (2/13) after hitting 8-of-13 with two HR, four doubles eight RBI and four runs scored in the first five games of the season Went 5-for-10 with three runs and six RBI in series at Arkansas to garner SEC Player of the Week honors (5/8) Went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored vs. Ohio State (3/3) Hit.358 (24-of-67) with 43 RBI, 11 doubles and three home runs with runners in scoring position 2005 Freshman FRESHMAN ALL-SEC BAMA BASH! ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Recorded a single in her first collegiate at-bat vs. UAB (2/4) Tied UA Softball Complex record with three walks vs. NW State (2/9) Went 2-3 with a triple, four RBI and a run scored vs. Penn St. (2/18) Drove in game-winning run in Game 3 vs. Auburn (3/23) Went 4-9 with five RBI, two runs scored in series vs. MSU Recorded career high three hits in game going 3-3 with three RBI and run scored vs. BSC (4/13) Went 2-4 with a double and two RBI in Game Three at UGA (5/1) Went 2-4 with a RBI, double and walk in WCWS game vs. DePaul (6/4) Prepped at Dulany High School in Cockeysville, Maryland Named First team All-division, 2003 Named First team All-city/county, 2003 Named First team All-metro, 2003 Helped lead club team to second place finish at 2003 ASA Gold Nationals Helped lead club team to PONY championship and attended Nationals, 2002 Hit 23 home runs in one season, 2001 Daughter of Terry Woods and Susan Woods Has a younger sister, Brittany Started playing softball at age 6 Born on January 22, 1986 in Baltimore, Md. Hits...3 (Two times) Last vs. Ohio State, 3/3/06 RBI...6 at Kentucky, 4/1/06 Runs...2 (Six times) Last at Arkansas, 5/5/06 Home Runs...1 (12 times) Last at Ole Miss, 4/8/06 Walks...3 vs. NW State, 2/9/05 Longest Hit Streak...7 (2/10-2/17) 2006 Woods Career Statistics / / TOTAL / / TOTAL /

18 2007 Tide Newcomers and Freshmen Missed the fall season recovering from a knee injury Baylor Highlights (2006): Played and started in 30 games at shortstop Hit.266 (21-of-79) with 11 runs scored, eight doubles and 10 RBI Went 1-for-4 with two RBI in first collegiate game against Wichita State (2/11) Went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI vs. Illinois (2/11) Recorded two five-game hitting streaks Hits...2 (Two times) Last at Arizona State, 3/14/06 RBI...2 (Two times) Last vs. Long Island, 2/26/06 Runs..2 (Two times) Last vs. Northwestern St., 2/19/06 Home Runs...None Walks...1 (Three times) Last vs. Washington, 3/4/06 Longest Hit Streak...5 (Two times) 2006 #17 Lauren Parker 5-4 Sophomore L/R Infield Port Neches, Texas Kelly Catholic Baylor University Major: Pre-Physical Therapy Coach Murphy Says: Lauren came in as an unknown to us as she transferred from Baylor in the summer. She was injured during the last summer ball tournament and really didn t get a chance to compete on a daily basis this fall. What we did see, however, was a very competitive athlete who has skills with the glove and bat. As a lefty hitter, she will fill a huge role for us offensively. Played three seasons at Port Neches-Groves H.S. Lettered in softball for one season at Monsignor Kelly Catholic H.S. in Beaumont, Texas Her team won the 2005 Texas TAPPS 5A State Championship Port Arthur Dream Team ( ) TAPPS All-State Selection ( ) TAPPS All-District (2005) TAPPS All-Tournament (2005) Led team with.511 batting average as a senior and.470 batting average as a junior #5 Jessica Smith District 20-4A Defensive Player of the Year (2004) Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team (2004) Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Honorable Mention (2004) Newcomer of the Year (2002) Club team Beaumont Blast Gold won 2005 AFA National Championship Personal: Daughter of Joel and Tammy Parker Has one older brother, Jace Born on July 20, 1987 in Nederland, Texas Parker s Career Statistics 2006* / TOTAL * Played at Baylor University in Freshman R/R Utility Pell City, Alabama Pell City High School Major: Undeclared Coach Murphy Says: Jessica was the most improved player this fall. She tore her ACL in January last spring on the first day of practice and had to redshirt. She spent many, many hours rehabbing and she looked much better this fall. Offensively, she has great power and defensively, she has one of the best arms in the outfield. Started in left field against Wallace Dothan, played in two games Finished 1-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI Scored twice with one RBI against Wallace Dothan 2006 Redshirted Class 5A Section 6 All-Sectional Tournament Team (2005) Birmingham News Academic All-State Nominee (2005) HSSA Jennie Finch Softball Player of the Year Finalist (2005) PCHS MVP (2005) PCHS Softball Athletic Award (2005) Pell City High School MVP (2004) Team Captain (2004) 5A Section 11 All-Area Team (2004) Red & Blue Classic All-Tournament Team (2004) AHSAA North-South All-Star Team (2004) Birmingham news All-Metro Honorable Mention (2004) Best Defensive Player Award University of Alabama Softball School (2004) ASWA All-State Honorable Mention (2004) Helped lead club team to NSA 18U State Championship Pell City High School Offensive Award (2003) All-County Team (2003) Set state record for home runs (22) and batting average (.511) (2002) Daughter of Rick and April Smith Has an older brother, Wesley and an older sister, Calah Started playing softball at age 8 Sister, Calah played softball at Bevill State CC Nickname Mad Dawg Born on July 21, 1987 in Brandon, Fla. 37

19 2007 Tide Freshmen #13 Alex Blewitt 5-11 Freshman R/R Third Base Archbald, Pennsylvania Valley View (Pa.) Coach Murphy Says: Alex s ball-off-the-bat speed could be the greatest on the team. She has a knack of getting the barrel of the bat on the ball most of the time. She also has one of the best arms in the infield on the team. If she can continue to improve defensively with her glove, she will be a major contributor to the team in her freshman year. Started three games at DH and third base Hit.286 (2-for-7) with four runs scored, one RBI and two walks Two runs scored and one RBI against Shelton State Scored two runs against Wallace Dothan Lackawanna League Co Player of the Year (2006) All-Region ( ) Lackawanna League All-Star ( ) Led Valley View to back-to-back district championships ( ) Also a tennis standout going undefeated at 15-0 for second place in the district doubles as a junior (2005) Placed third in tennis district doubles in 2004 Voted most athletic of senior class Personal: Daughter of Ken Blewitt and Candice Blewitt Has one brother, Frank Started playing softball at age 12 Brother, Frank, currently attends the University of Alabama Father, Ken, played baseball at Eastern Kentucky and for the Chicago Cubs Born on August 11, 1988 in Scranton, Pa. #34 Charlotte Morgan 5-10 Freshman R/L Pitcher/Utility Moreno Valley, California Valley View Coach Murphy Says: Charlotte has one of the most natural power swings of any kid we have had at Alabama. She is going to do great things for us with the bat. Vann and her worked hard in the bullpen the last half of the fall and she showed great signs of being a very good pitcher for us. We are very anxious to watch her perform this spring. Started three contests as DH Hit.625 (5-for-8) with four runs scored, two 2B, one 3B and five RBI Recorded a double and triple with two RBI against Jefferson State Two-run double and two runs scored against Shelton State 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI against Wallace Hanceville 1st Team All-League ( , 06) 2nd Team All-League (2005) 1st Team All-County (2003, 06) Player of the Year (2003) Team MVP (2006) Valley View Female Athlete of the Year (2006) Rookie of the Year (2003) Scholar Athlete ( ) Basketball MVP 2003 League Champions Graduated Magna Cum Laude after finishing 13th in her class Personal: Daughter of Chris Morgan and Lori Morgan Has three brothers, Anthony Morgan, Shawnn Johnson, Bryan Johnson, and two sisters, Jenna Morgan and Jayme Johnson Started playing softball at age nine Born on June 5, 1988 in Riverside, Calif. 38